Australian Payslip Generator 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah Mitchell

Registered BAS Agent · Reg. No. 25734891 · 12 years payroll compliance

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Updated for 2024–25 financial year · SGC rate 11.5% · Published 1 July 2024 · Last reviewed May 2026

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The OfficeDraft Australian payslip generator creates fully compliant payslips that meet every requirement set by the Fair Work Ombudsman under the Fair Work Act 2009. PAYG withholding is calculated automatically from ATO Schedule 1 tax tables. Superannuation at the current 11.5% SGC rate is applied to every ordinary time earnings figure. Leave balances, YTD earnings, and all twelve mandatory payslip fields are included by default — nothing can be accidentally omitted.

Australian payslips are a legal obligation, not optional. Employers must issue a payslip within one working day of each pay period. Failure to do so is a civil penalty offence under the Fair Work Act, with fines of up to $16,500 per contravention for companies. This guide covers every mandatory field, PAYG and super calculations, Single Touch Payroll, Medicare Levy, leave accrual rates, and how to generate a compliant payslip online — free, in under three minutes.

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What Is an Australian Payslip?

An Australian payslip — also called a pay slip, salary slip, or earnings statement — is a legal record of an employee's pay for a specific period. It is required under the Fair Work Act 2009 and the National Employment Standards (NES). Every employer must issue a payslip to each employee within one working day of each pay period — electronic or paper.

A payslip is more than a pay record. Employees use it to verify superannuation is being paid, check that leave is accruing correctly, confirm PAYG withholding matches ATO expectations, and prove income to banks, landlords, Centrelink, and visa authorities. For employers it is a compliance record demonstrating payroll obligations are met — and the first document a Fair Work inspector will request during an audit.

Fair Work obligation — Section 536: Under s.536 of the Fair Work Act 2009, every national system employer must provide a pay slip to each employee within one working day of the payment being made. Payslips may be in electronic or paper form. The obligation applies regardless of business size — a sole trader with one employee has the same payslip obligation as a company with 500 employees.

Who Must Receive a Payslip in Australia?

The payslip obligation covers every employee in the Fair Work national system — which includes the vast majority of Australian workers. Employment type does not matter: full time, part time, casual, apprentice, trainee, and fixed-term employees all have the same right to a payslip.

✅ Must receive a payslip

  • Full time employees
  • Part time employees
  • Casual employees
  • Apprentices and trainees
  • Fixed-term contract employees
  • Working holiday visa holders (417/462)
  • Labour hire employees

⚠️ Different rules apply

  • ABN contractors — not employees; provide an invoice instead of a payslip
  • Owner-operators — sole trader drawings are not wages; no payslip required unless structured as employee of own company
  • Volunteers — no pay, no payslip
  • State government employees (VIC, WA) — state laws may differ slightly
  • Contractors under labour hire deeming — super may apply; consult ATO contractor determination tool

Not sure whether you need a payslip or an invoice? Read our contractor vs employee payslip guide.

Mandatory Australian Payslip Fields — Fair Work Act 2024–25

Every Australian payslip must include the fields listed below under the Fair Work Ombudsman payslip requirements. Missing any critical field is a breach of the Fair Work Act. The OfficeDraft Australian payslip generator includes all mandatory fields by default.

FieldLegal sourceRequiredWhat it means
Employer name and ABNFair Work Act s.536YesRegistered ABN of the employing entity — not just trading name. Verify at abr.business.gov.au.
Employee full legal nameFair Work Act s.536YesMust match the name on the employee's Tax File Number declaration exactly.
Pay period start and end datesFair Work Act s.536YesExact start and end dates of the pay period covered — not just "weekly" or "fortnightly".
Date of paymentFair Work Act s.536YesThe date funds were or will be deposited into the employee's account — separate from pay period dates.
Gross payFair Work Act s.536YesTotal earnings before deductions — base rate, overtime, allowances, loading. Used for ATO tax and SGC calculations.
Net payFair Work Act s.536YesTake-home amount after all deductions. Must be a separate line item — not just implied from gross minus tax.
PAYG tax withheldATO Schedule 1YesIncome tax withheld and remitted to ATO. Must appear even if the amount withheld is zero (e.g. below tax-free threshold).
Superannuation contributionSGA Act / SGCYes11.5% of ordinary time earnings for 2024–25. Fund name must be shown. Amount must appear every pay period even though super is paid quarterly.
Leave balancesFair Work Act s.536YesAnnual leave and personal/carer's leave balances required for all permanent employees. Shown in hours or days.
Ordinary hourly rateFair Work Act s.536Cond.Required for hourly employees — must show rate per hour and hours worked for the period.
Penalty rates and allowances (itemised)Fair Work Act s.536Cond.Each allowance, penalty rate, or loading must appear as a separate line — cannot be bundled into gross pay.
Deductions (other than PAYG)Fair Work Act s.536Cond.Salary sacrifice, union fees, or any other deductions must be individually itemised with the name of the deduction.

For a complete checklist you can print and use for payroll audits, see the Australian payslip requirements guide 2026.

PAYG Withholding on Australian Payslips — 2024–25 Tax Rates

PAYG (Pay As You Go) withholding is the income tax deducted from gross earnings each pay period and sent to the ATO. It must appear as a separate line item on every payslip. OfficeDraft calculates PAYG automatically using current ATO Schedule 1 withholding tables— eliminating the most common payroll error in Australia.

PAYG withholding formula (simplified)

Annual income × marginal rate − tax offsets = annual PAYG liability

Annual liability ÷ 26 = fortnightly PAYG to withhold

OfficeDraft calculates this automatically. The ATO publishes exact withholding amounts in tax tables for weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay frequencies.

Annual incomeWeekly PAYGFortnightly PAYGMarginal rateNote
Up to $18,200$0$00%Tax-free threshold claimed
$18,201 – $45,000$2–$144$4–$28819%LITO offsets most liability at lower end
$45,001 – $120,000$144–$692$288–$1,38532.5%Standard bracket for most Australian workers
$120,001 – $180,000$692–$1,154$1,385–$2,30837%Higher bracket
Over $180,000Over $1,154Over $2,30845%Top marginal rate + 2% Medicare Levy

PAYG withholding amounts above include the 2% Medicare Levy, which is embedded in ATO withholding tables for most employees. Learn more:

Full PAYG withholding guide →Medicare Levy on payslips explained →

Medicare Levy on Australian Payslips

The Medicare Levy is currently 2% of taxable income. For most Australian employees, the Medicare Levy is incorporated into ATO PAYG withholding tables — meaning it is deducted from your pay as part of the PAYG amount, not as a separate line item on the payslip. However, some payroll systems choose to show it separately for transparency.

2%

Standard Medicare Levy

Of taxable income. Embedded in PAYG withholding for most employees.

1–1.5%

Medicare Levy Surcharge

Applies to higher-income earners without private hospital cover. Settled at tax time — not in payroll.

Reduced/Nil

Medicare Levy Reduction

Applies to low-income earners. Employees must advise employer via Tax File Number declaration.

For a full explanation of how the Medicare Levy appears on your payslip and how it is calculated, see the Medicare Levy on payslip guide or the ATO Medicare Levy page.

Superannuation on Australian Payslips — SGC Rate 2024–25

Superannuation must be reported on every payslip — both the contribution amount for the pay period and the name of the super fund. The current Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate is 11.5% of ordinary time earnings for 2024–25, increasing to 12% from 1 July 2025. Check your ATO MyGov super balance to verify contributions are being deposited.

Financial yearSGC rateAction for employers
2023–2411%Previous rate — update any old payslip templates
2024–25Now11.5%Current rate — must appear on all payslips now
From 1 July 202512%Final legislated increase — update payroll settings before 1 July 2025
Super exemptions: Employees under 18 working fewer than 30 hours per week are not entitled to super. The $450/month minimum earnings threshold was removed from 1 July 2022 — all employees now receive super regardless of how much they earn in a month.

If super is not appearing on your payslip or not being deposited into your fund: what to do when super is missing from your payslip →

Leave Balances on Australian Payslips — Accrual Rates Explained

Annual leave and personal/carer's leave balances are mandatory on payslips for all permanent employees. Leave is shown in hours (not days) on most Australian payslips. Below are the standard accrual rates under the National Employment Standards.

Leave typeEntitlementHours / yearAccrual rateNotes
Annual leave (full time)4 weeks / year152 hours / year2.923 hours per week workedAccrues progressively. Shown on payslip in hours. Casual employees are not entitled to annual leave.
Personal / carer's leave (full time)10 days / year76 hours / year1.461 hours per week workedAccrues progressively. Includes sick leave and carer's leave. Shown on payslip in hours.
Annual leave (part time)Pro-rataBased on contracted hours1/13 of ordinary hours worked per 4-week periodPro-rated based on contracted hours, not hours actually worked in a given period.
Long service leaveState-basedVaries by stateGenerally 1 week per year after 7–10 yearsVaries by state and award. Not always shown on payslip but employers must keep records.

Casual employees do not accrue annual or personal leave — their 25% casual loading compensates for this. For a full guide to leave on payslips: annual leave on Australian payslips explained →

Single Touch Payroll (STP) and Your Australian Payslip

Single Touch Payroll is the ATO's real-time payroll reporting system. Every time an employer runs payroll, STP automatically reports wages, PAYG withholding, and superannuation to the ATO. It is mandatory for all Australian employers since 2019. Learn more at the ATO Single Touch Payroll page.

What STP reports to the ATO
Every time payroll runs, STP automatically sends the ATO a report of gross wages, PAYG withholding, and super for each employee. Employers no longer submit Payment Summaries at year end — employees get an Income Statement in ATO MyGov instead.
STP Phase 2 — disaggregated reporting
STP Phase 2 (mandatory from 1 January 2022) requires more detailed income type breakdowns — salary, overtime, allowances, bonuses, and leave are reported separately rather than as a single gross figure. This does not change your payslip layout but affects what your payroll software sends to the ATO.
Does STP affect what goes on the payslip?
No. STP is a reporting system between your payroll software and the ATO — it runs in the background. The Fair Work mandatory fields on the payslip remain unchanged. OfficeDraft-generated payslips produce a separate PDF that you provide to the employee; STP reporting is handled by your payroll or accounting software.
STP and small employers
Micro-employers (1–4 employees) could report quarterly under a concession until 31 December 2021. From 1 January 2022 all employers must report through STP. If you use OfficeDraft for payslips but process STP separately through Xero, MYOB, or the ATO's free STP app, this is fully compliant.

Australian Payslip Generator by Employment Type

Different employment arrangements require different payslip configurations. Casual employees need a 25% loading itemised; contractors may not need PAYG; part-time employees need pro-rata leave accruals. Use the right generator for your situation.

Full time employee

Standard 38-hour week. Base salary or hourly rate × 38 hours per week. Full annual leave (152 hours/year) and personal leave (76 hours/year) accrual.

Superannuation11.5% SGC on all ordinary time earnings. 12% from 1 July 2025.
PAYG withholdingCalculated on annualised salary using ATO Schedule 1 withholding tables.
Part time employee

Fixed contracted hours below 38/week. Pro-rata leave entitlements based on contracted hours — not hours actually worked.

Superannuation11.5% SGC with no minimum earnings threshold (removed July 2022 — all part-timers qualify regardless of income).
PAYG withholdingAnnualised equivalent of contracted pay period earnings used for ATO tax table calculation.
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Casual employee

25% casual loading on top of base rate — shown as a separate itemised line. No paid annual leave or personal leave accrual.

Superannuation11.5% SGC calculated on full casual rate including the 25% loading.
PAYG withholdingTax withheld on total gross (base + 25% casual loading). Higher effective rate than same base salary.
Casual Payslip Generator →
Contractor (ABN) employee

Labour hire or principal-contractor arrangement. No annual leave, personal leave, or notice entitlements unless under a labour hire or deeming arrangement.

SuperannuationSuper applies if contractor is paid mainly for their labour (ATO deeming rules). Check the ATO contractor determination tool.
PAYG withholdingVoluntary PAYG arrangement or invoice-based. ABN withholding (47%) applies if no ABN provided on invoice.
Contractor Payslip Generator →

Common Payslip Mistakes That Breach Fair Work Compliance

Fair Work inspectors flag the same payslip errors in almost every payroll audit. These are the six most common mistakes — and how to avoid them.

Missing employer ABN

High risk

The employer ABN is mandatory. A payslip without it fails Fair Work compliance and is rejected by banks, rental agents, and Centrelink. Always verify ABNs at abr.business.gov.au before generating.

No YTD earnings shown

High risk

Year-to-date gross income allows banks and agents to verify annual income without multiple payslips. Required by most lenders as part of loan serviceability assessment.

Wrong super rate

High risk

Using the old 11% rate instead of 11.5% for 2024–25 is the most common payroll error. Underpaying super is an ATO compliance breach exposing employers to the Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) plus interest and penalties.

Leave balances missing

Medium risk

Annual and personal leave balances are mandatory for permanent employees. Omitting them is a Fair Work breach and leaves employees unable to verify whether leave is accruing correctly.

Allowances not itemised

Medium risk

Tool allowances, meal allowances, shift penalties, and travel reimbursements must each appear as separate line items. Bundling them into gross pay is a Fair Work breach and makes PAYG calculations unverifiable.

No pay period dates

Medium risk

The payslip must show the start and end date of the pay period — not just the payment date. Agents, lenders, and Fair Work inspectors use period dates to verify recency and continuity.

Penalty reminder: Each payslip that fails to include mandatory fields is a separate contravention. A company with 10 employees issued non-compliant payslips for three pay periods has committed 30 contraventions — each carrying a maximum civil penalty of $16,500 for companies ($3,300 for individuals).

Is Your Employer Not Giving You Payslips?

Withholding payslips is a breach of the Fair Work Act. You are legally entitled to a payslip within one working day of every pay. If your employer is not issuing payslips, you can request them in writing — and if they still refuse, lodge a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman for free.

Our guide walks you through writing a formal payslip request letter and escalating to Fair Work if needed.

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How to Generate an Australian Payslip Online — 6 Steps

The OfficeDraft free Australian payslip generator produces a fully compliant payslip in under three minutes. Here is exactly what to enter.

01
Enter employer details
Enter your employer's full registered business name, 11-digit ABN, business address, and contact phone number. The ABN is mandatory — verify it at abr.business.gov.au before entering. Agents, lenders, and Centrelink use the ABN to verify the employer is a legitimate registered Australian business.
02
Enter employee details
Enter the employee's full legal name exactly as it appears on their TFN declaration, their job title, and their employment type. Employment type determines which leave accruals and loadings apply — selecting the wrong type is the second-most common payslip error.
03
Set pay period start, end, and payment dates
Enter the exact start and end dates of the pay period and the separate date the payment was or will be deposited. These are three distinct mandatory fields — the pay period dates and the payment date are never the same for fortnightly or monthly payroll.
04
Enter gross earnings and allowances
Enter the base salary or hourly rate × hours worked. Add overtime, penalty rates, shift allowances, and tool allowances as separate itemised lines. PAYG withholding and 11.5% super are calculated from the gross pay total automatically.
05
Enter leave balances and any deductions
Enter current annual leave and personal leave balances in hours. Add salary sacrifice, union fees, or any other authorised deductions individually — each with its own label. Net pay is calculated automatically.
06
Preview, choose a template, and download PDF
Preview your payslip instantly and verify every field before downloading. Choose from multiple professional templates. Download a clean, uneditable PDF — free preview, PDF from $3.99, no signup required. Submit the PDF directly to the employee or agent without opening it in editing software.
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OfficeDraft vs MYOB vs Xero — Best Australian Payslip Generator

MYOB and Xero are excellent full payroll platforms — but they require subscriptions starting at $29–$60/month and are built for businesses that process payroll every week. OfficeDraft is built for employers who need a compliant payslip without the overhead of a full payroll subscription.

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PDF from $3.99 (no subscription)✓✗
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Super 11.5% SGC auto-calculated✓✓
YTD earnings on payslip✓✓
Multiple employment types (casual, contractor)✓✓
Generate without full payroll subscription✓✗
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Using an Australian Payslip as Proof of Income

A payslip with employer ABN, YTD earnings, and pay frequency is accepted as proof of income in every context that requires financial verification in Australia. The payslip must be within 60–90 days and show all mandatory fields to be accepted.

Rental application

Agents require 2–3 recent payslips with employer ABN and YTD income to verify the 30% affordability rule.

Home loan / mortgage

Australian lenders require 2–3 months of consecutive payslips for income verification before loan pre-approval.

Car loan

Finance providers use payslips to assess debt-to-income ratios for personal and car loan applications.

Visa application

Australian and overseas visa applications often require payslips as evidence of financial stability.

Centrelink

Services Australia requires recent payslips for income reporting and means-tested payment assessments.

Penalty rate disputes

Payslips are the primary evidence in Fair Work penalty rate and underpayment complaints.

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Industry-Specific Australian Payslip Generators

Healthcare, construction, hospitality, and teaching each have specific award allowances and penalty rates that must appear on payslips. Use an industry-specific generator to ensure every field relevant to your industry is included.

Healthcare & Nursing

Shift penalties, after-hours and weekend loadings

Education & Teaching

Term-time pay, salary packaging arrangements

Trades & Construction

PAYG vs ABN choice, tool and site allowances

Hospitality

Weekend penalty rates, split-shift allowances

Construction

Site allowances, scaffolding rates, CFMEU award

Frequently Asked Questions — Australian Payslip Generator

What must an Australian payslip include under Fair Work?
Under the Fair Work Act 2009, Australian payslips must include: the employer's name and ABN; the employee's name; the pay period (start and end dates); the date of payment; gross and net pay; any loadings, allowances, bonuses, or penalty rates; PAYG tax withheld; superannuation contributions (amount and fund name); leave balances; and any deductions. Missing any mandatory field is a breach of the Fair Work Act and can result in civil penalties of up to $16,500 per contravention for companies.
How much superannuation should appear on an Australian payslip in 2024–25?
For the 2024–25 financial year, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate is 11.5% of ordinary time earnings. From 1 July 2025 it increases to 12% under the legislated schedule. Your payslip must show the super contribution amount for the pay period and the name of the super fund. Super is generally paid quarterly — but the amount owed must be reported on every payslip so employees can verify their entitlement and reconcile it against their ATO MyGov super balance.
Is it legal to generate your own payslip in Australia?
Yes — small business owners, sole traders paying themselves a wage, and employers without dedicated payroll software can legally generate payslips using compliant payroll tools. What makes a payslip legal is its content, not the software used to create it. The payslip must contain all Fair Work-mandated fields and accurately reflect the employee's actual pay for the period. Generating a payslip that misrepresents income or employment — for example to secure a loan or rental — is document fraud and carries serious legal consequences including criminal charges.
How long must employers keep payslip records in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Act, employers must keep employee pay records — including payslip data — for a minimum of seven years. These records must be available for inspection by Fair Work inspectors and provided to employees on request. The records must be in English, legible, and accessible at any time. Failure to retain records for seven years is a civil penalty offence with fines of up to $16,500 per breach for companies.
What is PAYG withholding on an Australian payslip?
PAYG (Pay As You Go) withholding is the income tax your employer deducts from your gross wage each pay period and remits directly to the ATO on your behalf. It must appear as a separate line item on every payslip. The amount withheld is calculated from ATO tax withholding tables based on your annual income bracket, pay frequency, TFN declaration, and tax offsets such as the Low Income Tax Offset (LITO). At year end, total PAYG withheld is reconciled against your actual tax liability in your income tax return — overpayment is refunded, underpayment is payable.
Can a payslip be used as proof of income in Australia?
Yes. Australian payslips are the standard proof of income document accepted by banks and mortgage lenders (typically 2–3 consecutive payslips), real estate agents for rental applications (2–3 payslips within 90 days), Centrelink for income reporting, visa authorities for financial evidence, and car finance providers. The payslip must show employer ABN, gross pay, year-to-date earnings, and pay frequency to be accepted as valid proof of income. Payslips with missing fields or signs of editing are rejected.
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay on an Australian payslip?
Gross pay is your total earnings before any deductions — it includes your base wage or salary, overtime, bonuses, allowances, and casual loading. Net pay (take-home pay) is what is deposited into your bank account after deductions including PAYG withholding, salary sacrifice, union fees, and any other authorised deductions. Both gross and net pay are mandatory Fair Work fields. Banks and landlords use gross pay for affordability assessments; your bank account receives net pay.
Does the Medicare Levy appear on an Australian payslip?
The Medicare Levy (currently 2% of taxable income) is typically embedded within your PAYG withholding calculation rather than shown as a separate line item on most payslips. Employers use ATO withholding tables that already incorporate the Medicare Levy when calculating the tax to deduct. However, the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) — which applies to higher-income earners without private hospital cover — is handled through the annual tax return rather than payroll. Some payslip systems choose to show Medicare Levy as a separate deduction line for transparency.
What is Single Touch Payroll (STP) and does it affect my payslip?
Single Touch Payroll (STP) is the ATO's real-time payroll reporting system. Every time an employer runs payroll, the ATO automatically receives a report of wages, PAYG withholding, and superannuation. STP does not change what must appear on your payslip — the Fair Work mandatory fields remain the same. However, STP phase 2 (mandatory from 2022) added disaggregated income type reporting, which means more detailed earnings breakdowns. Employees can view their STP income statement in real time via ATO MyGov instead of waiting for a payment summary.
How do I calculate casual loading on an Australian payslip?
The standard casual loading under most Modern Awards is 25% of the ordinary hourly rate. To calculate: take the base hourly rate and multiply by 1.25. For example, a base rate of $25.00/hour becomes $31.25/hour for a casual employee. The casual loading must appear as a separate line item on the payslip — it cannot be buried in the gross pay total. Casual loading compensates for the absence of paid annual leave, personal leave, and notice of termination entitlements. Superannuation at 11.5% is calculated on the total casual rate including the 25% loading.
Can my employer email me a payslip instead of printing it?
Yes. Under the Fair Work Act, payslips can be issued electronically — by email, through an employer portal, or via payroll software — as long as the employee can access and retain them. Electronic payslips are the norm in 2025. An employer can only issue a printed payslip if the employee is not reasonably able to access an electronic version. PDF payslips (including those generated by OfficeDraft and downloaded from employer portals like Xero, MYOB, or KeyPay) are fully accepted by banks, real estate agents, Centrelink, and visa authorities.
What can I do if my employer is not giving me payslips?
If your employer is not issuing payslips, they are in breach of the Fair Work Act. You should: (1) request payslips in writing — email is acceptable; (2) give your employer a reasonable opportunity to comply; (3) if still no payslips after a written request, lodge a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman at fairwork.gov.au — their anonymous tip-off service is free; (4) you can also request a written record of your pay and entitlements at any time under Fair Work. Employers who fail to issue payslips after a Fair Work notice face escalating penalties.

Payroll Guides and Related Resources

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Payslip Generator by Australian State and Territory

State-based generators are pre-configured for local public holiday schedules, state payroll tax thresholds, and award coverage by jurisdiction.

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Expert review: This guide was reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, Registered BAS Agent (Reg. No. 25734891) with 12 years specialising in Australian small business payroll compliance, Fair Work obligations, and ATO reporting. BAS agent registration is publicly verifiable at tpb.gov.au.

Methodology: Content was researched using payslip obligations under the Fair Work Ombudsman; PAYG withholding schedules from the ATO Tax Withholding Tables; the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992; the National Employment Standards under the Fair Work Act 2009; and ATO Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 requirements. Medicare Levy rate confirmed at 2% of taxable income for 2024–25. SGC rate confirmed at 11.5% for 2024–25, 12% from 1 July 2025.

Disclaimer:This content is general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or payroll advice. Payslip obligations may vary by Modern Award, enterprise agreement, and state industrial instrument. For advice specific to your situation, consult a registered BAS agent, payroll specialist, or the Fair Work Ombudsman's free advisory service at fairwork.gov.au.

Published: 1 July 2024 · Last updated: May 2026 · Reviewed by: Sarah Mitchell, Registered BAS Agent · Applies to: 2024–25 financial year · Next review: July 2026